Circuit training is one of those terms that can sound ultra masculine and scary, but in reality is a great workout for girls and guys alike that works to tone and strengthen your entire body. It combines cardio and strength to give you a great well-rounded workout, especially if you are on a time crunch or don’t have time to devote to either one specifically. Not to mention, circuit training can make you long and lean!
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Make sure to stretch and stay hydrated before you dive into this exercise.
- 50 jumping jacks
- 30 seconds of high knees
- 20 seconds of jump rope
Arms
- 10 push-ups (optional: on an incline)
- 10 tricep dips
- 5 dumbbell curls on each side
Legs
- 15 squats
- 10 side lunches on each side
- 20 calf raises
Back
- 30 “bird-dogs”
- 20 seconds of holding a superman, laying flat on your stomach holding your arms out in front of you and your legs up off of the ground
- 5 push-ups on your knees
Core and abs series
- 50 sit ups
- 40 russian twists, on each side
- hold a plank for 30 seconds
- hold a plank for 1 minute
Make sure to cool off with lots of water and stretching! Some light yoga is also a great option.
What do you think?
Have you tried this workout? Do you like circuit training? What are your favorite workout moves? Let us know by leaving us a comment in the comments section below!
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I love circuit training. It provided me with a major boost in my health goals and it continues to challenge me. I really like doing P90 type exercises. I also like to go to self.com or one of those sites and print out their workouts and give them a try.